Busan Festival Pulls Off In-Person Fan Meetings, Despite COVID Constraints

Victoria Beckham took her family on vacation in Napa, California and they looked to be having an amazing time. We couldn’t help but notice though, that Victora’s youngest son, Cruz, 16, looked exactly like his dad, David Beckham. Victoria posted two photos from the trip – one with her daughter, Harper Seven, 10, and one with Cruz, who is super tall and handsome like his dad.

Victoria and David Beckham have been married for 22 years.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Busan International Film Festival announced joint winners in both of its prestige sections, the New Currents competition for emerging filmmakers and the Kim Jiseok showcase for works by established directors.Korean-made “The Apartment With Two Women” and Chinese first feature “Farewell, My Hometown” shared the New Currents award.In the Kim Jiseok award section Brillante Mendoza’s boxing drama “Gensan Punch” split the first prize with Aparna Sen’s “The

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Busan International Film Festival will be a homecoming of sorts for Zhang Lu. The celebrated art-house director was born in China, but is of Korean ethnicity, and has enjoyed many of his successes in Busan, at the festival or through the project market.Zhang’s new film “Yanagawa” has its world premiere in Busan’s Icons section and will next travel to the Pingyao festival where it is set as the opening title.

Victoria Beckham went from being a Spice Girl to being a successful fashion designer with her own clothing line. The chic business woman is often keeping up with the latest fashion trends by releasing different collections.

Victoria and David Beckham's youngest daughter Harper is quite the fashionista, wearing fabulous outfits from BonPoint, as well as funky Nike trainers and her chic Tiffany necklace. READ: Victoria Beckham and Harper look so similar in poolside selfieShe also is quite the beauty icon too, having rocked her hair in a bob like her Spice Girl mother's in the past, and even a messy bun.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefFollowing a recent pact with Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN, streaming platform iQiyi International has revealed its first Filipino original series. At Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market it is also launching four originals from South Korea, and others from Thailand and Malaysia.The streamer is the overseas offshoot of NASDAQ-listed Chinese streaming firm iQiyi.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe global popularity of “Parasite” star Song Kang-ho has turned sports drama “One Win” into a major calling card for Korean film sales company K-Movie Entertainment.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCOVID-related travel restrictions have made Busan’s film market a more Korean affair. But, having gone virtual, that does not have to be the case.Some 22 European sales companies, more than in 2020, will wake part at the Asian Contents & Film Market which kicks off Monday.

Football legend David Beckham took to Instagram to share a sweet proud dad moment with his followers of his daughter Harper Beckham as she won a silver medal in judo. The former England captain, 46, shared a picture of ten year old Harper with his 68.9 million followers in full judo kit proudly wearing a silver medal.

Rebecca Souw Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market kicks off Monday in virtual format for the second year. But that COVID-enforced constraint may not be an impediment.Market stalls operated on behalf of sales companies are virtual, and many Korean sellers will stay in place in Seoul, rather than making the trip to Busan.

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Rebecca Souw Thursday saw the world premiere of the French-made, Korea-set romantic thriller, “Vanishing” at the Busan International Film Festival. Its director Denis Dercourt said that the movie attempts to straddle both cultures.Adapted from the Peter May novel, “The Killing Room,” the script was in the works for eleven years, according to Alexis Dantec, the film’s producer.

Wife of a Spy” was the biggest winner at the 15th edition of the Asian Film Awards. It collected three major prizes including the best film award.The 18 prizes were handed out Friday evening at a hybrid ceremony with the in-person component held at Busan’s Paradise Hotel.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLeading Korean film sales agent Finecut has taken international rights to stylish genre actioner “Project Wolf Hunting.” The company will launch it at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market which starts at the weekend.Directed by Kim Hongsun, the film is set on board a cargo ship which is being used to transport dangerous criminals from Manila in the Philippines to Busan, South Korea.

Lorraine Kelly, 61, mocked Brooklyn Beckham's The Today Show appearance where he made a breakfast sandwich.The presenter poked fun at the 22 year old star, saying he would be coming onto her show to make 'beans on toast' after he showed viewers how to make an English breakfast sandwich on the US daytime programme. Lorraine spoke to Hollywood correspondent Ross King on her programme on Thursday morning, where she joked Brooklyn's creation was "absolutely fascinating".